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royo · 10-16-2009, 05:23 PM

what air compressors are you air bag guys using . the oasis is out of my reach but let me know what you guys are using? one or two and how big and who makes them thx oh pics to if ya got them

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2009, 06:32 PM

For simple, cheap and reliable the Firestone (Thomas) compressors are hard to beat. If you want bigger, better, faster look at the ViAir units.

You don't really "need" two, but it's nice to know you have a back up in the event of a failure.

AVS_JASON · 10-16-2009, 06:34 PM

I got two Viair 380s and two 3 gallon tanks.....

Works pretty well, but I may get another tank and/or a couple AZ compressors.

**N2TRUX** · 10-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVS_JASON

I got two Viair 380s and two 3 gallon tanks......

What's your fill time with two 380's. I have been considering adding another.

The Big Green · 10-16-2009, 07:10 PM

I Hate my 480c Viair, never any problems, but it and a 5gal tank just plain sucks lol. It's fill time is atleast 10mins. I'd add another but I'm going with an engine driven and be done. I have a 155psi switch and I want more play time and a faster fill and 155 isn't cutting it. I go two Viair 480's or a smaller tank for faster fills. My vote is Viair or Air Zenith.

bedsled71 · 10-16-2009, 09:19 PM

i have to viair400 and two 3 gal tanks. fills in like 3 1/2 min or something real close at 150 psi . for a daily driver you cant beat having a dual setup incase one goes out becuase ive had that happen ..

mycool72 · 10-16-2009, 09:51 PM

York 210-can't beat it...endless switch play-seriously.

5windowpickup · 10-16-2009, 11:21 PM

I have 2 viar 480's and 2-3 gal tanks w/ a 200 psi switch and I can lift the truck to ride height 3 times before they kick on, but i drive pretty low. This set up seems about perfect for normal usage. The oasis takes a ton of juice to run and probally isn't necessary unless you are gonna be playing with the switches a ton.

DZL1 · 10-17-2009, 01:03 AM

2 VIAIR 380 with 1 five gallon tank. No complaints.

DZL1

nastyc10 · 10-17-2009, 02:16 AM

1 Viair 480 with a 5gal tank. Takes about 3 minutes to go from 110 to 145psi.

*project 67 sub* · 10-17-2009, 10:46 AM

im gonna run nitrogen on mine with a back up tank and compressor for when i run out

short step · 10-19-2009, 08:28 AM

E D York fast and quiet and probably cheaper than 2 or 3 elect.
some junk yards are full of them
bob

HotRodYJ · 10-19-2009, 07:01 PM

I gave $30 for my York at a swap meet, made my own bracket. A buddy of mine ran a york in his off road rig which was belt driven from an electric winch motor. It was all mounted on a wood board in the back of his Bronco, it worked great. Homemade Oasis basically for alot less money.

**kev2809** · 10-19-2009, 07:44 PM

i got a york too for my 5 gal tank, but since my truck doesnt even run i havent tried it lol. i bought an airlift 450c for now, i wonder how thats gonna hold up. when i get the york on im using the 450 for a backup and to run some airhorns i wanna get

**Boomerswany** · 10-19-2009, 11:08 PM

So, time to weigh in with a likely silly question. Twin comps and dual bottles - are they plummed seperate. one forward one aft? or are they cross fed? Are you tying them with a valve that seperates them for an emergency cross-over?

smashingchuck · 10-20-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomerswany

So, time to weigh in with a likely silly question. Twin comps and dual bottles - are they plummed seperate. one forward one aft? or are they cross fed? Are you tying them with a valve that seperates them for an emergency cross-over?

Most people tie them together. No need to complicate things.

AVS_JASON · 10-20-2009, 10:11 AM

FILL TIMES FROM
165psi-200psi

3 GAL 5 GAL 6 GAL 10 GAL

Viair 380 2:19 3:51 X X

380 Combo 1:09 1:56 2:19 3:51

Viair 480 1:19 2:12 2:39 4:24

480 Combo 0:40 1:06 1:19 2:12

AZ OB2 0:48 1:19 1:35 2:39

AVS_JASON · 10-20-2009, 10:12 AM

Hopefully you guys can understand that. It came out all lined up when I did it in word. Sorry....

royo · 10-20-2009, 04:59 PM

Thx guys. I think I will go with the 480c combo

chevydog66 · 10-20-2009, 10:43 PM

I have 2 Viair 480's off ebay and 2 5 gal. tanks, and 1/2" lines, no problems. Viair does warranty there stuff, tho.

Imperial Kustom · 10-21-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm still running an Air Zenith OB1! had it for years but it has been rebuilt once. I am definitely a fan of AZ stuff. I also have a 5 gallon tank and the pressure switch is adjusted at 150 on, 200 off. Good recovery time. I also run nitrogen. I like to play. A lot. Next I am doing a york 210 and the AZ will find a new home in one of my other projects.

baggedcten · 10-21-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

i got a york too for my 5 gal tank, but since my truck doesnt even run i havent tried it lol. i bought an airlift 450c for now, i wonder how thats gonna hold up. when i get the york on im using the 450 for a backup and to run some airhorns i wanna get

I have a york 210 running 180psi and a 5 gal. tank your going to want to add another 5 gal and it would be perfect. oh and you dont need the 450 to run airhorns you could run them off the york.

but yea keep the 450 for backup just in case i kept my electric for back up.

jlaird · 10-21-2009, 09:18 PM

2 viair 400c's. yet to fire them up.

10-16-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Air compressors?? what air compressors are you air bag guys using . the oasis is out of my reach but let me know what you guys are using? one or two and how big and who makes them thx oh pics to if ya got them __________________ nickle and dime

10-16-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Air compressors?? For simple, cheap and reliable the Firestone (Thomas) compressors are hard to beat. If you want bigger, better, faster look at the ViAir units. You don't really "need" two, but it's nice to know you have a back up in the event of a failure. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-16-2009 at 06:33 PM.

10-16-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: Air compressors?? I got two Viair 380s and two 3 gallon tanks..... Works pretty well, but I may get another tank and/or a couple AZ compressors.

10-16-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: Air compressors?? I Hate my 480c Viair, never any problems, but it and a 5gal tank just plain sucks lol. It's fill time is atleast 10mins. I'd add another but I'm going with an engine driven and be done. I have a 155psi switch and I want more play time and a faster fill and 155 isn't cutting it. I go two Viair 480's or a smaller tank for faster fills. My vote is Viair or Air Zenith.

10-16-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: Air compressors?? i have to viair400 and two 3 gal tanks. fills in like 3 1/2 min or something real close at 150 psi . for a daily driver you cant beat having a dual setup incase one goes out becuase ive had that happen ..

10-16-2009, 09:51 PM	#7
mycool72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 309	Re: Air compressors?? York 210-can't beat it...endless switch play-seriously.

10-16-2009, 11:21 PM	#8
5windowpickup Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 115	Re: Air compressors?? I have 2 viar 480's and 2-3 gal tanks w/ a 200 psi switch and I can lift the truck to ride height 3 times before they kick on, but i drive pretty low. This set up seems about perfect for normal usage. The oasis takes a ton of juice to run and probally isn't necessary unless you are gonna be playing with the switches a ton. __________________ Josh Hart High Octane Hotrods 71 C10 Bagged work in progress driver Build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365912 Last edited by 5windowpickup; 10-16-2009 at 11:27 PM.

10-17-2009, 01:03 AM	#9
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: Air compressors?? 2 VIAIR 380 with 1 five gallon tank. No complaints. DZL1

10-17-2009, 02:16 AM	#10
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Air compressors?? 1 Viair 480 with a 5gal tank. Takes about 3 minutes to go from 110 to 145psi.

10-17-2009, 10:46 AM	#11
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10-19-2009, 08:28 AM	#12
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	Re: Air compressors?? E D York fast and quiet and probably cheaper than 2 or 3 elect. some junk yards are full of them bob

10-19-2009, 07:01 PM	#13
HotRodYJ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 264	Re: Air compressors?? I gave $30 for my York at a swap meet, made my own bracket. A buddy of mine ran a york in his off road rig which was belt driven from an electric winch motor. It was all mounted on a wood board in the back of his Bronco, it worked great. Homemade Oasis basically for alot less money. __________________ 66 Chevy Stepside tandem project My junk: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=480902 Last edited by HotRodYJ; 10-19-2009 at 07:04 PM.

10-19-2009, 07:44 PM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,168	Re: Air compressors?? i got a york too for my 5 gal tank, but since my truck doesnt even run i havent tried it lol. i bought an airlift 450c for now, i wonder how thats gonna hold up. when i get the york on im using the 450 for a backup and to run some airhorns i wanna get __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

10-19-2009, 11:08 PM	#15
Boomerswany Retiredoldfarttankerguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Posts: 148	Re: Air compressors?? So, time to weigh in with a likely silly question. Twin comps and dual bottles - are they plummed seperate. one forward one aft? or are they cross fed? Are you tying them with a valve that seperates them for an emergency cross-over? __________________ ________________________________ *Swany* Current 67-72 truck projo - #5 of 6 and #1,000,000... of all the other things that keep me from working on it. Fav - local parts shop. They ship world-wide. www.fillingstation.com

10-20-2009, 10:11 AM	#17
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: Air compressors?? FILL TIMES FROM 165psi-200psi 3 GAL 5 GAL 6 GAL 10 GAL Viair 380 2:19 3:51 X X 380 Combo 1:09 1:56 2:19 3:51 Viair 480 1:19 2:12 2:39 4:24 480 Combo 0:40 1:06 1:19 2:12 AZ OB2 0:48 1:19 1:35 2:39



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10-20-2009, 10:12 AM	#18
AVS_JASON AIRBAGPARTS.COM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CEN CAL Posts: 520	Re: Air compressors?? Hopefully you guys can understand that. It came out all lined up when I did it in word. Sorry....

10-20-2009, 04:59 PM	#19
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Air compressors?? Thx guys. I think I will go with the 480c combo __________________ nickle and dime

10-20-2009, 10:43 PM	#20
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10-21-2009, 08:13 PM	#21
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Air compressors?? I'm still running an Air Zenith OB1! had it for years but it has been rebuilt once. I am definitely a fan of AZ stuff. I also have a 5 gallon tank and the pressure switch is adjusted at 150 on, 200 off. Good recovery time. I also run nitrogen. I like to play. A lot. Next I am doing a york 210 and the AZ will find a new home in one of my other projects. __________________ Imperial Kustom LLC Meridian Idaho. I never stopped playing with cars, they just got bigger. Last edited by Imperial Kustom; 10-21-2009 at 08:16 PM.

10-21-2009, 09:18 PM	#23
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